Recipes
Fruit Smoothie with Spinach and Walnuts
1 serving Ingredients: 1 banana Raspberries Strawberries Handful of baby spinach 2 cups almond Milk 10 walnuts 1 tablespoon cashew butter 1 scoop protein powder (use Foru or Arbonne Protein Powder) Directions: Blend with or without ice for a delicious shake! If you would like to order Arbonne or Foru Protein powder, send me an…
Read MoreSummer Melon Salad
Serves 8 This flavorful medley of watermelon and cantaloupe is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert. Ingredients: 1/4 cup dark honey 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 lb seedless watermelon, rind removed, diced (about 5 cups) 1 6-inch firm, ripe cantaloupe (about 3lb), rind removed, seeded, and…
Read MoreHealthy Make-Ahead Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners
One of the fastest ways to derail your healthy eating plans is failure to plan ahead. If you don’t have healthy food on hand, it’s all too easy to order takeout or splurge on dinner at a restaurant. One of the best ways to keep your eating clean and healthy is to stock your kitchen…
Read MorePoached Pears with Orange-Berry Sauce
Serves 8 This warm dessert is a great way to end a meal on a cool evening. The pears can also be made ahead and chilled for an easy summer treat. Ingredients: 4 firm but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup dark…
Read MoreSpicy Greens with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Serves 4 Be sure to swirl fresh greens in plenty of cold water to ensure a good cleaning- quick rinsing doesn’t do the trick. If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes on hand, use the same amount of chopped seeded tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, plumped…
Read MoreGarlic Meatballs
Serves 6 Savory and fragrant with herbs and garlic, these meatballs are baked, not fried. Serve them with mashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli, or with flat whole-wheat noodles and your favorite pasta sauce. Ingredients: 1 lb 99% fat-free ground turkey or chicken breast 1/2 cup fresh whole-grain bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese…
Read MoreBreakfast Berry Smoothie
1 serving Ingredients: 1 banana, cut into chunks 1/2 cup fat-free milk (cold in summer, warm in winter) 1/4 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries 1/4 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries 1 teaspoon peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon honey In a blender, combine the banana, milk, blueberries, strawberries, peanut butter and honey. Process about 1 minute, or until the…
Read MoreSalmon with Toasted Bulgar, Lime & Ginger
Serves 4 Get a good dose of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon in this flavorful and well-balanced dish. Serve with a crisp stir-fry of bok choy or leafy green vegetables. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon curry powder 4 salmon fillets, about 5oz Olive oil cooking spray Lime…
Read MoreTomatoes with Cucumbers & Yogurt
Serves 4 This light salad is similar to Indian raita a dish served with curries. It goes well with grilled chicken or a sandwich Ingredients: 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 green onion, including tender green parts, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons finely…
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